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Thursday, May 19, 2016

WBC head is "completely confident" Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin fight will happen

BREAKING NEWS!! CANELO VACATES HIS BELT RATHER THAN FIGHT GOLOVKIN

Mauricio Sulaiman is not sitting in on the meetings where promoters are discussing the possibility of a Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin middleweight title unification bout, but the head of the World Boxing Council is close enough to the talks to have formed a strong opinion on how theyre progressing.

I am completely confident the fight is going to happen, Sulaiman told The Times on Tuesday morning. Both fighters have made it clear they want it. The public, the fans and the press want it.

Its the right fight at the right time.

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Sulaiman has made it abundantly clear that if WBC champion Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 knockouts) opts to decline his mandatory next bout against World Boxing Assn. and International Boxing Federation champion Golovkin (35-0, 32 KOs) that Alvarezs belt will be stripped and given to Golovkin.

Alvarezs promoter, Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy Promotions, and Golovkins promoter, Tom Loeffler, have met to discuss deal points, and one official familiar with the talks said Alvarez is expected to be briefed on the talks shortly.

I can tell you that any reports that there are interim fights being discussed is completely false, Loeffler told The Times on Tuesday. We have made it clear to Golden Boy and the WBC that there would be no interim fights or extensions to the purse bid. Canelo got one interim fight. Now he needs to fight Triple G.

Sulaiman said he will issue a reminder to the promoters by Friday that they have until May 24 to either strike a deal, or the bout will go to purse bid, where promoters can submit offers to stage the bout, with the highest bid winning the right.

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Sulaiman has not revealed what the purse split would be in a purse-bid scenario, but champion Alvarez will receive substantially more than WBC challenger Golovkin.

Whether Canelo keeps the title or not is his decision, Loeffler said.

Naturally, we would prefer to make the fight, as it is the biggest fight in boxing between two middleweight champions and two of the most marketable fighters in the sport today.

Kazakhstans Golovkin, 34, knocked out Dominic Wade on April 23 in the second round at the Forum to post his 22ndconsecutive knockout and 16thstraight middleweight title triumph.

Alvarez, 25, followed on May 7 by throwing a devastating right hand that knocked out Englands Amir Khan in the sixth round of the first boxing card at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, drawing more than 500,000 pay-per-view buys and a $7.4 million live gate.

With Golovkin watching from ringside, Alvarez summoned him inside the ring and said he is not afraid to accept the fight, later telling reporters he would fight Golovkin at the middeweight limit of 160 pounds.

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Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-boxing-canelo-golovkin-wbc-sulaiman-20160517-story.html

After "Lip Sync Battle" Christina Milian"s Next TV Show May Be "Rocky Horror"

Christina Milian - Dip It Low

Christina Milian has been a topic of conversation on Twitter because so many of her fans are sad that Grandfathered got canceled, and there will be less of her character Vanessa in their lives.

Although Vulture and Variety gave great reviews about the finale of Grandfathered, they gave little insight into what Christina Milian has coming up for the summer.

Unfortunately, it appears that her fans may be experiencing a Christina Milian drought in 2016. As it stands, there are several potential projects on the horizon, but after the immediate future, it might not be until Halloween that any of Christina Milians fans will see her on television.

On Facebook, Christina Milian announced that she is still on TV for a bit longer after Grandfathered, and she is using her stage skills with her former Grandfathered co-star, Josh Peck, for Lip Sync Battle on May 19 on Spike TV.

About Lip Sync Battle, Billboard writes that Christina Milian fired up the stage the week before with her choreographed version of Jennifer Lopezs Waiting for Tonight.

After Lip Sync Battle, unfortunately, it might be a long and hot summer without Christina Milian. This can be harsh for fans because Christina Milian was a big part of TV in 2015 and early 2016 because of her show, Turned Up on the E! Network.

Regardless, there have not been any announcements about a new season of her reality TV series despite the fact that the announcements of the first two seasons were fairly immediate and predictable.

For instance, the first season of Christina Milians show premiered on January 18, 2015, after starting production as early as March 2014. Following a successful first season, it was announced in April 2015 that there would be a second season for Christina Milian Turned Up which premiered several months later on November 3, 2015.

Christina Milian may not be on TV much this summer, but that does not mean she will not be working hard on upcoming projects like her role in Rocky Horror on FOX. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

While Turned Up Season 2 was immediately picked up, unfortunately, the same news was not announced for Christina Milian fans for Season 3.

In the meantime, what has been announced on the E! Network instead of Christina Milians show is Mariah Careys new reality series, and they already have a teaser, according to Bella Naija.

This means there many be no rhyme or reason to predicting when the announcement by the E! Network about Christina Milian Turned Up having a Season 3 will happen.

Unless another project is announced, the next likely option to see Christina Milian acting might be when she plays Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show that debuts on FOX on Halloween.

Outside of acting and singing, Christina Milian is a business woman and owns a fashion line called We Are Pop Culture. While she may launch a new app at any time or promote a product she loves (such as her Viva Diva Wines), it is likely that fashion is the only way Christina Milian fans can hope to see more of her this summer.

After all, Christina Milian spent a majority of the summer of 2015 managing pop-up stores for We Are Pop Culture in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, according to Daily Mail.

In some ways, it does seem that Christina Milian could be teasing about potential We Are Pop Culture fashion lines. For example, on May 14, Christina Milian was photographed wearing a bold shirt with screen-printed guns, according to Mirror.

Christina Milian stunned in a black gown for the May 12 AltaMed gala in Beverly Hills. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AltaMed)

On May 13, Christina Milian was photographed by Daily Mail wearing a stunning black evening gown for the AltaMed Power Up, We Are The Future Gala in Beverly Hills.

Whatever is next, people continue to be fascinated with almost every aspect of Christina Milians life including her take on motherhood. For example, when Christina Milian graced the cover of Georgie magazine, The YBF quotes her stating the following.

The only thing that I stress out about is, how am I going to make sure that I balance out my time for motherhood? How am I going to make this work? Because my daughter that time means everything to her and to us. Shes all I got. We could work really hard but we could watch time fly, you know? Tomorrows not promised.

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Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3109763/after-lip-sync-battle-christina-milians-next-tv-show-may-be-rocky-horror/

Oklahoma City versus Golden State: The NBA needs this

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors - Game 1 Preview | 2016 NBA Playoffs

Oklahoma City versus Golden State in the western conference finals. I have always told myself never to jump ahead when it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As soon as I do, it comes back and bites me and they lose in the second round. However, when it comes to the possible match-up of Thunder versus Warriors, I just cant help it.

One of the biggest games of the year was when Golden State played against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Ultimately, Stephen Curry blasted a 3from Norman to win the game in overtime by a score of 121-118. A play that would later used to promote the NBA app in a commercial.

Right now, Oklahoma City is up 3-2 on San Antonio and Golden State won their series withPortland. The table is almost setfor a possible and likely #OKCvsGSW hashtag posted all over twitter.OKC versus GSW could be one of those 30 for 30 series youll see on ESPN like 5 years from now. As fans of basketball, we need this series and we deserve it. Lets face facts, the 2016 NBA playoffs have disappointing.

Cleveland is sweeping through the east, Toronto and Miami is a complete snooze fest, G*d loves Portland because the NBA doesnt, and Golden State just isnt as much fun to watch without Curry on the floor. The Clippers and Mavericks both had injuries, and Charlotte was just there. The only series that has been remotely exciting is currently Oklahoma City versus San Antonio.

Youd have to assume that if either Toronto or Miami (it really doesnt matter which) met Cleveland, the final result would be a sweep or a 4-1 series win for Cleveland. So, we can presumably predict a Golden State versus Cleveland NBA Finals rematch. However, if the Oklahoma City Thunder played Golden State in the Western ConferenceFinals, it could be the highest rated series in the entire playoffs and would be the first real test for Golden State in the post season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder played Golden State three times during the regular season. While the Warriors won all three games, they literally came down to the wire. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were both on the NBAs biggest stage against the Splash Brothers and Draymond Green.

Now, as far as the Spurs are concerned, I can understand the fans of San Antonio. They are a great team; however, they dont have the drama or the inconsistencies than that the Thunder possess. San Antonio is a well oiled machine, which in laymans terms equals boring. Admit it, you dont want to see a San Antonio versus Cleveland NBA Finals again, do you? Weve been watching the Spurs in the postseason since David Robinson was their star player.

The NBA deserves a series between Golden State and Oklahoma City, there will be drama, excitement, buzzer beaters, and lets not forget Westbrook. I mean, G*d only knows what h**l do in this series. He could literally try to match Curry shot for shot. Which would be way more exciting than San Antonio and Golden State. Durant is liable to go nuts and start bombing threes like Reggie Miller versus the New York Knicks in the early 90s.

If youre an NBA fan, regardless of your favorite team, you need to pray to the basketball Gods and ask them to please let the stars align for a Oklahoma City versus Golden State series. It could very well be one of the greatest Western Conference Finals in the history of the NBA.

Source: http://thunderousintentions.com/2016/05/12/oklahoma-city-versus-golden-state-nba-needs/

Yuri Kochiyama / Il Google Doodle per il 95 anniversario della nascita dell attivista americana (Oggi, 19 maggio 2016)

Yuri Kochiyama - Civil Rights Movement

YURI KOCHIYAMA / IL GOOGLE DOODLE PER IL 95 ANNIVERSARIO DELLA NASCITA DELL"ATTIVISTA AMERICANA (OGGI, 19 MAGGIO 2016 ) - Si festeggia oggi 19 maggio 2016 negli Stati Uniti Yuri Kochiyama, l"attivista asiatico-americana che ha dedicato la sua vita alla lotta per i diritti umani e contro il razzismo e l"ingiustizia. Google dedica con piacere il suo Doodle di oggi, visibile negli Stati Uniti, alla donna protagonista di tante battaglie. Nata in California, Kochiyama ha trascorso i suoi primi vent"anni in un campo di internamento americano giapponese in Arkansas durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Lei e la sua famiglia si sono poi trasferiti ad Harlem, dove Yuri Kochiyama si impegnata nei movimenti di liberazione afroamericano, latino, e asiatico-americano. Il Google Doodle di oggi, realizzato da Alyssa Winans, mostra Kochiyama alle prese con una delle sue molte proteste. Yuri Kochiyama ha lasciato una grossa eredit: per la pace, per i prigionieri politici degli Stati Uniti, per il disarmo nucleare e per i risarcimenti per gli americani giapponesi internati durante la guerra. Era conosciuta per la sua instancabile compassione e intraprese azioni di protesta fino alla sua morte nel 2014.

Riproduzione Riservata.

Source: http://www.ilsussidiario.net/News/Cultura/2016/5/19/Yuri-Kochiyama-Il-Google-Doodle-per-il-95-anniversario-della-nascita-dell-attivista-americana-Oggi-19-maggio-2016-/705455/

WATCH: Stephen Curry Torches the OKC Thunder in Game 2

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors - Game 2 - Full Highlights - May 18, 2016 - 2016 NBA Playoffs

That was funfor the Golden State Warriors, anyhow.

Stephen Curry and the defending NBA champions bounced back in Game 2 Wednesday night, evening up the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 with a convincing 118-91 beatdown of the OKC Thunder.

The MVP shook off an elbow injury after chasing a loose ball into the stands, detonating in the third quarter for 17 of his team-high 28 points.

Per the AP:

The elbows fine, said Curry, who hit it first on a metal platform then later bonked it again. It looks like it has a tennis ball on top of it. I should be all right. [] He seemed more than fine, scoring 15 straight points in less than 2 minutes during one dazzling third-quarter stretch to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Wednesday night to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

Business as usual. This is what he does, coach Steve Kerr said, before being asked how he feels during such a Curry onslaught and responding with a chuckle: I feel great joy. Its true.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points but just six after halftime. Russell Westbrook had 16 points and 12 assists for the Thunder, who were outrebounded for the first time in five meetings with the Warriors this season. [] They were sending three guys. I was trying to make the right pass, Durant said. Maybe Ive just got to shoot over three people.

Source: http://www.slamonline.com/media/slam-tv/watch-stephen-curry-torches-the-okc-thunder-in-game-2/

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

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Oder: Girls gone wild

Bad Girls

Nachdem Mac Radner (Seth Rogen) und seine Frau Kelly (Rose Byrne) die Studentenverbindung um Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) aus dem Nachbarhaus vertrieben haben, kehrt erst einmal Ruhe ins Viertel. Fr das junge Elternpaar ist das die grosse Chance, das Haus zu verkaufen und umzuziehen. Interessenten sind schnell gefunden und das Haus ist so gut wie verkauft. Es scheint, als kme die kleine Familie endlich zur Ruhe.

Six-Pack-Bros

Doch der Seelenfrieden ist nur von kurzer Dauer. Das leerstehende Nachbarhaus wird zur Studentinnenverbindung. Angefhrt wird die Schwesternschaft von Shelby (Chlo Grace Moretz), die es satt hatte, dass Studentinnen nicht dieselben Party-Rechte haben wie ihre mnnlichen Kollegen. Mit ihren Freundinnen verwandelt sie das Haus kurzerhand in eine Partyhhle. Teddy, der weiterhin mit seiner Zukunft hadert, legt sich fr die Mdchen ins Zeug, doch als seine Bemhungen fehlschlagen, wechselt er die Fronten und versucht zusammen mit den Radners die Nachbarsgren zu vertreiben.

Ja, auch in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising muss die noch junge Familie Radner (Seth Rogen und Rose Byrne mit Kind) wieder unten durch. Regisseur Nicholas Stoller schenkt der idyllischen Nachbarschaft mit einer partywtigen Schwesternschaft richtig ein. Mit besserem und vor allem intelligenterem Witz, ernsteren Tnen und einem vllig abgedrehten Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) bertrifft der zweite Teil das Original. Viel Neues gibt es zwar nicht zu entdecken, doch wer mit dem ersten Teil warm wurde, wird mit Neighbors 2 garantiert Spass haben.

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May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway collapses

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Crews are investigating a bridge collapse in northwest Oklahoma City Thursday afternoon.

The collapse occurred around 2:40 p.m. at the May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway after the driver of a tractor-trailer rig that was headed west hit the bridge.

IMAGES: May Avenue bridge over NW Expressway collapses

The truck involved is with Sunbelt Rentals.

All lanes of Northwest Expressway and May Avenue have been shut down in the area.

No one was hurt in the incident.

Engineers are evaluating the damage to the bridge. An estimate on the time needed for repairs is not known at this time, city officials said.

Officials said the bridge, which was last inspected in August 2014, has a clearance of 14 feet and four inches.

Detours in the area are marked with signs.

Source: http://www.koco.com/news/crews-responding-to-northwest-oklahoma-city-bridge-collapse/39631488